Issue 4: Powerful Kings

Coral Cave Zone, Blaze's World. Sol Dimension.

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Weeks have passed since The Pulse and the ISO-War has raged into disastrous heights. The supervillain known as Doctor Octopus was the first to use ISO-8 for dimensional domination, collaborating with Doctor Eggman of Mobius to create a Cosmic Cube that failed to conquer both dimensions. Not long after that, the demonic maniac called the Green Goblin developed his own insane plan to rule the multiverse. He decided to become a god, using his Goblin Formula to mutate criminals to have an army and use ISO-8 to create a Universal Seed that can birth a new universe. Such a crazy idea came at the expense of dimensions crashing into each other in a calamity that can only be described as Incursions. To save all reality, the Heroes of Earth joined forces with the Freedom Fighters of Mobius and the Huntsmen of Remnant to form a ragtag resistance against the Goblin Nation. But if they hope to prevail, they must master the ISO-8's true power, or all will be lost to nothingness.

"Whew! That thing looks heavy!" Human Torch jokes about the mystical scepter adorned with jewels resting before him.

The Fantastic Four arrived in the Sol Dimension to find the means of stopping the Incursions. They are joined by the Princess of this world, Blaze the Cat, as she was the one that led them to an undersea cavern that houses this mysterious relic that looks to be the key to their salvation. "Is this the Jeweled Scepter you mentioned, Blaze?" Invisible Woman asked the Sol Princess.

The stern Blaze nods, "Yes. My family has protected this scepter for generations to prevent villains from abusing its power. It is said to hold power over the planet's geological activity, as well as harness the Power of the Stars."

"Power of the Stars?" Susan questioned.

"An ancient force that ensures the existence of parallel dimensions. It is dangerously formidable." Blaze explained.

"Dang. And you think this cane's the reason your world hasn't crashed into Sonic's yet?" The Thing quipped, knowing that both Mobius and the Sol Zone are caught in an Incursion.

"Yes. Though I am uncertain for how long." Blaze responded grimly.

"May I, Princess?" Mister Fantastic request that he studies the scepter, under her supervision.

"You may, Doctor." Blaze granted his request.

"Thank you." Reed whips out a device to analyze the Jeweled Scepter from top to bottom and gather data on the Power of the Stars. "Fascinating…The Scepter act as a conduit that can draw multiversal energies from the Superflow." He commented, sounding very impressed by its energy readings.

"Superflow?" Blaze remarked in confusion.

"It is the informational space between realities that makes multiversal travel possible. It must be the source of this Star Power you mentioned." Susan clarified.

"I must conduct multiple tests to be certain. Regardless, this is excellent news. If I can incorporate this data into my Cosmic Emeralds research, they should also gain the ability to tap into the Power of the Stars themselves. Their power, combined with the Chaos and Sol Emeralds, should be just enough to save our realities from the Incursions. Restoring those that were destroyed and strengthening the dimensional barriers to prevent a calamity like this from ever happening again." Reed shared his ingenious idea to his family.

"I will place my trust in your research, Doctor Richards." Blaze commented.

"Still find it hard to believe that a nut like Osborn can endanger the multiverse. I know he has that Universal Seed and all but…" Torch joked.

"Norman is taking advantage of the damage that the Pulse wrought on our universe. Our Earth acts as a nexus to countless dimensions, and the Pulse weakened those dimensional barriers causing those worlds to collide and destroy each other. The Universal Seed is incomplete. Using it in its unstable state is further damaging reality. Even complete, no human or mortal can properly contain that power. Our last battle with the Doctors, Octavius and Eggman, and their Tesseract also contributed to the Incursions' acceleration." Reed theorized.

"What could have caused the Pulse in the first place?" Blaze asked him.

"We are still researching that. From what I did discover that it was not a natural event. A great cosmic force was in the works." Reed claimed, still in the dark of whoever or whatever caused that universal catastrophe. Just as he and his group are unaware they are being spied on by an old enemy through his tiny robot drone.

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Castle Doom, Latveria. Earth-616.

"Closer to the truth than you think, Richards. The Incursions are just another step to my rise of power." said Doctor Doom, spying on his mortal enemies from his more hi-tech multiverse remains unaware that it was Doom who caused The Pulse, and by extension the Incursions. Everything is going according to his secretive plan as he projects more holo-screens beside him, all displaying live feeds of many people researching his ISO-8. He has spies within many organizations like A.I.M. and Hydra and the Goblin Nation. Even that new Avengers Academy that is training Huntsmen to master ISO-8 for their battles against the Goblin's army. "My research is going better than I could have imagined. Wasn't expecting to involve other dimensions. The more the merrier to test the ISO-8's limitless potential." He commented.

"Lord Doom." Walking into his lab is his Cybernetic Prime Minister, Lucia von Bardas, who has something to report to her master, "Norman Osborn is online. He wishes to speak with you."

"Again he pesters me. Fine. I will speak to him. Return to your duties, Prime Minster." Doom ordered sternly.

"As you command, my lord." Lucia bowed before leaving him alone.

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Doom presses a button on his computer to initiate the meeting with the current threat of the multiverse. Norman Osborn appears beside him as a hologram fixing the tie of his business suit to taunt him. The CEO of Oscorp and the Monarch of Latveria. Two kings ready to engage in a hopefully standard meeting. "And here I was thinking of bombing Latveria to get your attention." Osborn joked.

"None of your childish threats will ever convince me to join your Cabal, Osborn." Doom retorted calmly, revealing that he rejected the invitation to join Osborn's team of supervillains, The Cabal.

"Not even the Incursions that threaten your precious Latveria? Or the promise of ultimate power given by my Universal Seed?" Osborn taunted with a sly smile, "We are a lot alike, Doom. Two kings vying for absolute supremacy above all."

"Do not compare Doom to a delusional peasant like yourself. You crave power simply to defeat a child that has proven your better in the past. Godhood will not amend your flaws." Doom snarked, striking a nerve that causes Norman's furious eyes to ignite.

"YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPEAK TO ME THAT WAY!" His rage causes Osborn to transform into his hulking Green Goblin form that isn't enough to intimidate Doom. Not even his ranting threatens him, "I am the Goblin King! The World of Remnant has become MY kingdom! My Goblin Nation has proven my divinity and soon my Universal Seed will cement my place as the sole deity of the new universe, once it is complete!"

"You are using this war between dimensions to gather energy for your Seed, yes? Energies released from conflict by warriors imbued with ISO-8. If complete, where do you plan to plant it?" Doom calmly asked about his master plan.

"Where else? In the void once nothing remains." Green Goblin retorted.

"You mean the Superflow?" Doom remarked.

"Whatever! I don't care what it is called as long as there is space for my new world! And there will be plenty once the Incursions erase reality!" Goblin frowned.

"That still won't be enough." Doom claimed, arguing, "The completed Seed will require additional energy from the multiverse to grow into a Universe Tree that will birth your world. And because of the Incursions, that will not happen. Your plan has failed."

"Then I better start harvesting that energy from the remaining dimensions. Thanks for the consultation, Doctor. I'll try to remember building you a memorial in my new Latveria." Goblin smiled, mocking the dictator with a maniacal cackle that echoes after his hologram shuts off.

And yet, Doom remains indifferent. Goblin has no clue that he is just a test dummy in the Doctor's multiversal research. The Goblin Nation, the Incursions, and the Universal Seed. In Doom's eyes, he is their true master, and he will be the one to decide reality's fate. "You will lose, Osborn. Your unstable arrogance will be your undoing. Until then, put your best in this universe creation experiment. I am certain the results will be quite fascinating. For my own experiment." He muttered with an ominous glare that awaits the next phase of his ultimate plan.

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KFX Here: This chapter clarifies just what Doom was doing during the events of Battle for Remnant RX. Nothing much beside manipulating Osborn to continue his secret research. If you're curious when this chapter takes place during that story, it's set between "The Cabal Initiative" and "X-Faunus (Part 1)". Just one more chapter to go.

Next Time: The Ultimate Cosmic Discovery! The Heart of Project X Zone!

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